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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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